FriendsFest returns to London this Christmas and here’s how to get tickets

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Katie O'Malley
Monday 15 July 2019 09:26 EDT
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If you’ve always wanted to learn the true meaning of Hanukkah from the Holiday Armadillo or already have your dance routine choreographed for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rocking Eve, then listen up.

Friends fans in the UK will finally be able to live out their Central Perk-inspired dreams with the return of FriendsFest for a Christmas-themed event.

Taking place at the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch from 28 November until 21 December, viewers of the hit sitcom will be invited to find their festive cheer as they wander around the sets of Monica's apartment, Joey and Chandler’s bachelor pad, as well as Central Perk.

There is also the chance to see Phoebe’s bell that she rang while collecting money for the Salvation Army outside a mall, and get a picture at the New Year’s Rocking Eve party.

Finally you have the chance to whip out Monica and Ross’ dance “routine” consisting of funky chicken arms, fingers clicks, and a jump finish.

Fans will also have the opportunity to get photographs of themselves and their friends re-enacting the floating heads scene from the Thanksgiving episode in season 10 of the show, as well as partake in a sing-along and visit the Holiday Armadillo grotto.

And while Monica might not be on hand to serve up a delicious glass of egg nog or a plateful of hot cookies, there will be Friends-themed food stalls offering up delicious Christmas cocktails.

Actors, left to right, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica Geller and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller star in NBC’s comedy series “Friends” episode “The One with the Holiday Armadillo.”
Actors, left to right, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica Geller and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller star in NBC’s comedy series “Friends” episode “The One with the Holiday Armadillo.” (Getty Images)

To get a chance to visit the Friends-themed Christmas extravaganza, register online here for pre-sale tickets before midnight on 16 July.

Pre-sale tickets will be available from 10am on Wednesday 17 July before the general sale opens on Thursday 18 July.

Tickets will cost £34.50 each, which includes a booking fee and a festive drink.

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Earlier this year, Comedy Central announced its FriendsFest was returning this summer to the UK to celebrate Friends’ 25th anniversary.

Events are taking place between July and September across the UK in London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Keynes.

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